Tesla styled screen setup

asorg31 · 07-11-2015, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th

Hey just a quick thought... Though it sounds like it won't happen or won't be able to be done... How about those curved screens? Since it's gonna be sitting in the center having a curved screen would allow the driver/copilot to be able to see everything better/easier?

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That would be awesome with the curved screen FairladyZ40th! But every time that I have found the curved screens they are super expensive. May even cost as much as the rest of the build... and that's saying something.

asorg31 · 07-11-2015, 10:37 PM

I had another minor set back in the dash design. Doing some clean up and welded vertices in the back that I didn't notice until it was too late. Nothing to big, maybe an hour or so of extra work.

FairladyZ40th · 07-11-2015, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by asorg31

That would be awesome with the curved screen FairladyZ40th! But every time that I have found the curved screens they are super expensive. May even cost as much as the rest of the build... and that's saying something.

Aww crap :/ yeah I figured as much hah well maybe add it to a more "luxurious" line/option? Haha for the 1% XD

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FairladyZ40th · 07-11-2015, 11:20 PM

Just call me Mig gents X)

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KoolKarmaJoe · 07-12-2015, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by asorg31

I had another minor set back in the dash design. Doing some clean up and welded vertices in the back that I didn't notice until it was too late. Nothing to big, maybe an hour or so of extra work.

I'm still impressed. I was looking carefully at cubby box behind passenger seat; I think with some minor modifications I will be able to mount a PS 4 there, then run connection wires along console to dash....
Also I came up with another "over-the-top" feature that I would like to incorporate into my Z. I want to add a "Amazon Echo"! Have you seen the ECHO's? I got onboard with AMAZON 6 months ago to be part of trial survey. I got my ECHO for $99.00... Ha,ha, mine answers to the name "Alexa" (very hot voice) . I think AI is going to be awesome.

FairladyZ40th · 07-12-2015, 06:07 PM

Dude cortana

and make a 3d model chick that appears on your screens "ready to serve" man that would just be the cherry on top

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KoolKarmaJoe · 07-12-2015, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th

Dude cortana

and make a 3d model chick that appears on your screens "ready to serve" man that would just be the cherry on top

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Hell Yeah! And she dance to the beat of the music coming from stereo! I want mine to Pole Dance to song by Motley Crue- "GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS"! ....

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DevilWarrior · 07-12-2015, 08:35 PM

I would recommend a 3D scanning software. Something like photoscan, the best way is to use a DSLR and take a bunch of pictures, then pass it through the software. Here's a cool tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeU_2SHwhqI

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Originally Posted by asorg31

After doing some research I found that a cheap solution to do some 3d scanning is a windows 8 pc with a Kinect for windows. Or Xbox one Kinect with windows adapter. So I will be hitting up the closest Windows Store to pick one up. Check back for details.

DevilWarrior · 07-13-2015, 01:42 AM

How about this one?
Amazon.com: JBtek® 10 Inches High Resolution 1280x800 Raspberry Pi Screen Display LCD TFT Monitor EJ101IA-01G with Remote Driver Control Board 2AV HDMI VGA for Rasbperry Pi: Computers & Accessories

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Originally Posted by asorg31

This is what I have been looking at but I am still trying to get a better deal from the vendor or find another much cheaper monitor option.
VSL150-HW 15in widescreen LED metal enclosure touchscreen open frame monitor, VGA monitor screen touch, touch screen display planar elo microtouch

There are other cheaper options but their quality is lacking too (i.e. doesn't support enough touch points, lower resolution, no HDMI, etc.). So its a tough battle deciding which way to go lol.

Well I'm looking to get out of the apartment scene so I looked at a house rental instead. However in Annapolis there was an apartment complex that offered 1 or 2 car garages for an additional rent.

asorg31 · 07-13-2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by KoolKarmaJoe

I'm still impressed. I was looking carefully at cubby box behind passenger seat; I think with some minor modifications I will be able to mount a PS 4 there, then run connection wires along console to dash....
Also I came up with another "over-the-top" feature that I would like to incorporate into my Z. I want to add a "Amazon Echo"! Have you seen the ECHO's? I got onboard with AMAZON 6 months ago to be part of trial survey. I got my ECHO for $99.00... Ha,ha, mine answers to the name "Alexa" (very hot voice) . I think AI is going to be awesome.

That's so cool! I hadn't heard of the Amazon Echo yet! Thanks for passing that on, and if you need any help with the PS4 conceal hit me up at the next MAZOC meet maybe we can figure something out together on it!

I'm definitely going to have to follow the Echo for a while though!!!

asorg31 · 07-13-2015, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ40th

Dude cortana

and make a 3d model chick that appears on your screens "ready to serve" man that would just be the cherry on top

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Cortana is awesome! Been using the Windows phone for a year now.

asorg31 · 07-13-2015, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilWarrior

I would recommend a 3D scanning software. Something like photoscan, the best way is to use a DSLR and take a bunch of pictures, then pass it through the software. Here's a cool tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeU_2SHwhqI

OMG! That looks amazing, I have heard about the photo scanning but never looked into the service. I ended up using a local service in Baltimore called Direct Dimensions though a few weeks ago. I'm working on reworking a easily modifiable mesh so I can change it to perfectly fit my screen instead of having ugly gaps and things.

I will definitely keep that in mind for next scan! That will be very helpful thanks DevilWarrior!!

asorg31 · 07-14-2015, 07:25 AM

Well I was able to get those problem areas fixed last night. Now I am just going through and making sure that all the points are in the correct places to keep the shape of the original. This week I will be adding the tabs on the back for connecting the vents and mounting to the rest of the dash.

It's been a long time coming, but in a couple weeks or less I will be starting to adjust the size to fit the screen. The next leg of the journey will be placing the rest of the computer components, designing the computer case, and nailing down prices with vendors for the first prototype!

andybyrd7 · 07-15-2015, 10:22 AM

Amazon Echo is $130 today for Prime day instead of $180 if you were genuinely interested :P

asorg31 · 07-15-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by andybyrd7

Amazon Echo is $130 today for Prime day instead of $180 if you were genuinely interested :P

Dang it looks like it has already been 100% claimed before I got there...

07-11-2015, 10:37 PM	#122 (permalink)
asorg31 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 277 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 10	I had another minor set back in the dash design. Doing some clean up and welded vertices in the back that I didn't notice until it was too late. Nothing to big, maybe an hour or so of extra work. __________________ ANTHONYSORG

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FairladyZ40th Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 483 Drives: 2010 370z 40th 6MT Rep Power: 61	Just call me Mig gents X) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk asorg31 likes this.

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FairladyZ40th Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 483 Drives: 2010 370z 40th 6MT Rep Power: 61	Dude cortana and make a 3d model chick that appears on your screens "ready to serve" man that would just be the cherry on top Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk KoolKarmaJoe and asorg31 like this.

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asorg31 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 277 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 10	Well I was able to get those problem areas fixed last night. Now I am just going through and making sure that all the points are in the correct places to keep the shape of the original. This week I will be adding the tabs on the back for connecting the vents and mounting to the rest of the dash. It's been a long time coming, but in a couple weeks or less I will be starting to adjust the size to fit the screen. The next leg of the journey will be placing the rest of the computer components, designing the computer case, and nailing down prices with vendors for the first prototype! Smashley, Venom13132 and AntiVenom like this. __________________ ANTHONYSORG

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andybyrd7 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 1 Drives: 2013 Civic LX AT Rep Power: 10	Amazon Echo is $130 today for Prime day instead of $180 if you were genuinely interested :P Last edited by andybyrd7; 07-15-2015 at 10:24 AM.

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